like a half-mile ocean
swim, plus an 18-mile bike race, plus a four mile run!

The annual Nautica Malibu
Triathlon is held each September at Zuma Beach in Malibu (usually on
a on Sunday), and the beautiful weather attracts a wide range of Tinseltown
celebrities and world-class athletes to this typical "Baywatch"
setting - including a few cast members from "Baywatch."

This year, the 28th
annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon was held on Sunday September 14, 2014.

Last year, the 27th
annual Triathlon was held on Sunday, September 8, 2013.

The 2012 Triathlon was held onSeptember 16th..

Celebs participating included Jon Cryer ("Two and a Half Men"), who was slightly injured in a bike accident, Rainn Wilson ('Dwight' in "The Office"), James Marsden('Cyclops' in “X-Men”), and Ellie Kemper('Erin' in "The Office")

The 2011 Triathlon was held on September
18th. The classic race was won by Ryan Sutter (the 2003 selection of "The Bachelorette"). Other celebrity participants in events included Jon Cryer ("Two and a Half Men"), Rainn Wilson ('Dwight' on "The Office"), Jason Ritter ("The Event"), Jeremy Sisto (the dad on "Suburgatory"), Daniela Ruah('Kensi Blye' on "NCIS: Los Angeles"),Eddie Izzard, and others.

In 2010, participants this year included "Desperate Housewife"
Teri Hatcher, Josh Hopkins
(“Cougar Town”), James Marsden
('Cyclops' in “X-Men”), Julie Bowen
("Modern Family”), and Rachel Griffiths
(“Brothers and Sisters”). It raised over $1 million for Pediatric
Cancer Research Program at Childrens Hospital.

Celebrity participants in 2008 included Jennifer Lopez
(who finished the triathalon in 2 hours and 23 minutes), with husband
Marc Anthony on the beach, cheering
her on), and actor Matthew McConaughey.

Participating celebs in 2007 included David Duchovny
("The X-Files"), Jon Cryer
("Two and a Half Men"). Eric Close
("Without a Trace"), William Russ
("Boy Meets World"), Ed Helms
("The Office"), Andy Lauer("Caroline in the City") and a number of local
TV news personalities.

The event also includes a Celebrity
Brunch on the beach (for those who contribute $100 or more to
the Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.). Past celebrity attendees at the
brunch include Robin Williams,
Jennifer Garner, David Duchovny,
Will Ferrell, Minnie Driver,
David James Elliott, and others.

In
2000, the celebs included Frankie Muniz
("Malcolm in the Middle"), Alexandra
Paul ('Stephanie' on "Baywatch"),
Ingo Rademacherand Réal Andrews
("General Hospital"), Maxine Bahns
("She's the One"), David Naughton
("An American Werewolf in London"), Ingrid Walters
('Sheryl ' on "Baywatch"), José Solano
('Manny' on "Baywatch"), Patrick Warburton('Puddy' on "Seinfeld"),
Andy Lauer ('Charlie'
on "Caroline in the City") and Scott Wolf(Bailey on "Party of Five").
Plus teams made up of band members of "The Wallflowers" and
"Jesus Jones," and many others.The Celebrity Division awards
ceremony was scheduled for 10:20 a.m.Patrick Warburton('Puddy' on "Seinfeld"),
Andy Lauer ('Charlie'
on "Caroline in the City") and Scott Wolf(Bailey on "Party of Five").
Plus teams made up of band members of "The Wallflowers" and
"Jesus Jones," and many others.The Celebrity Division awards
ceremony was scheduled for 10:20 a.m.

In 1999, the Triathlon was
held on Sunday, September 12, 1999. The race began at 7:15 a.m. Celebrity
participants includedmany of
the same celebs, as well as David Duchovny
("The X-Files"), Courtney
Thorne-Smith ("Ally McBeal"),
Scott Grimes ("Party of Five"),
David Chokachi("Baywatch"),
Michael Ward
(from the band, The Wallflowers), and many more.

The event supports the Elizabeth
Glaser Foundation for children with AIDS. Over 1,500 athletes turned out,
including many Hollywood celebs.

Crazyman Robin Williamswas also a participant in the previous (1997)
race; he biked 18 miles (and finished sixth). Supermodel Kim Alexisof Sports Illustrated fame placed second in
the all-female division, and Miss USAAli Landryfinished second in the mixed division, just ahead
of actressAlexandra Paul(who
played 'Stephanie Holden' on "Baywatch"). Actor Jim Davidsonfinished first in his division, and "Entertainment
Tonight" reporterMark Steines
finished fourth.

On the lighter side, the public
family fun event also included a Beach Volleyball Tournament, a Sand Castle
Contest, and a "Nautica Tot Trot" for kids.

The
Nautica Malibu Triathlon raises money for a good cause: Childrens
Hospital of Los Angeles.

Getting
there:Zuma
Beach is located near Point Dume, 3/4 miles north of Kanan Road on Pacific
Coast Highway (at the north end of the Zuma Beach parking lot). it's about
seven miles west of the Malibu Pier and theMalibu Colony.

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